More details on the music of EPCOT's Harmonious nighttime spectacular

Sep 24, 2021 in "Harmonious"

Posted: Friday September 24, 2021 1:08pm Et by WDWMAGIC Staff

With less than a week to go before the debut of Harmonious at EPCOT, we have some more details about the show's music and its performers.

Harmonious show

Harmonious features 15 songs in 13 languages from 240 artists, recorded in 110 recording sessions across 9 countries.

Harmonious show

"Music is the heart of any celebration, and Disney music touches people's lives through powerful melodies and memorable lyrics that are inspiring — in any language," said Steven Davison, executive creative director, Disney Live Entertainment. "The driving force of 'Harmonious' is the music, featuring voices of the world coming together to share in timeless Disney songs."

Harmonious show

"Harmonious" opens with an inspiring medley of "How Far I'll Go" from "Moana" and "Go the Distance" from "Hercules" performed by "American Idol" finalist and three-time GRAMMY® nominee Danny Gokey, along with vocalists Elisha Garrett and Ninet Tayeb.

The Ndlovu Youth Choir from Johannesburg contributes a medley of favorites from "The Lion King," performed in both English and Zulu.

"Dig a Little Deeper" from "The Princess and the Frog" features vocalist Bryson Camper and legendary gospel artists Karen Clark Sheard and Kierra Sheard.

French pop singer Damien Sargue performs "Out There" from "The Hunchback of Notre Dame."

Songs from Disney and Pixar's "Coco" get a rousing pan-Latin sendup from award-winning Puerto Rican artist Luis Fonsi, responsible for several global hits including "Despacito," and award-winning Mexican singer/songwriter Joy.

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Disney and Pixar's "Brave" receives a Celtic kick from GRAMMY®- and Emmy®-nominated violinist Máiréad Nesbitt and platinum-selling electronic artist, violinist and multi-talented entertainer Lindsey Stirling.

Musical selections from "Mulan," "The Jungle Book" and "Aladdin" are highlighted by the vocal talents of Wang Liuqi, Hollie Hammel, Aditya Rao, Gaayatri Kaundinya, Jorgie Shkara and Sanaa Marahati.

Harmonious show

As it draws to a close, the inspiring ballad "Someday" (from "The Hunchback of Notre Dame") combines with the new EPCOT theme from composer Pinar Toprak.

Officially opening on October 1, guests' first chance to see Harmonious will be during a preview on September 29 2021, which Disney will live stream.

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SoFloMagic23 days ago

I think this is right. But bridge closed (not raised) when pyro was brought under. At least thats my memory

Tiggerish27 days ago

That was always my favorite part, too! ROE was the best nighttime show, IMO.

etc9827 days ago

You just reminded me of such a good memory, of waiting at the drawbridge for the Earth Globe to pass one night after the show. I was probably 10 years old, and seeing it up close was so cool. The cast member there talked with my family about the show while we waited, and asked what our favorite part was. I said mine was when the announcer blew out the torches at the beginning, and she was surprised and said not many people even notice that detail, let along say it’s their favorite part. I think that’s part of the reason why I always look out for the little details in the parks, even now.

jrhwdw27 days ago

It only raised for the Earth Globe correct?

peter1143527 days ago

No. Typically not. If the illuminations barges were left out it was normally for another reason. Due to size and number the illuminations barges were able to be brought out in one shorter bridge raise.

Disstevefan127 days ago

Good to know. Thanks. I have a bad memory. For illuminations did they leave the barges out during busy times too?

peter1143528 days ago

There are a couple issues with doing it all at once. One being the length of time traffic would be stopped.

jrhwdw28 days ago

2 Times? Couldn't Epcot float everything out at one time?

peter1143528 days ago

Correct. Luminous requires the bridge being raised twice per afternoon for several minutes each time.

Disstevefan128 days ago

You are the expert. Please educate me. Please educate me on the reasoning why they are moved (or not moved) based on attendance? Is it to not use the draw bridge during crowded times?

peter1143528 days ago

That’s not true. There’s been a mix of both over that period.

peter1143528 days ago

It has nothing to do with saving money. The techs that load the product are the same ones that move the barges. There is no labor savings either way and it is far easier for them to service the barges in the Mariana than it is in the middle of the lagoon. The decision regarding if they stay out or are moved in is based on projected park attendance for the following day.

Nottamus29 days ago

I was there from 11/10-11/17 and it wasn’t there all day that week. I’ve heard they play Tapestry Of Nations music as they brought out - I never got to see it happen We did mornings there until 1 pm and they weren’t there - by night they were !

Disstevefan129 days ago

It obviously costs less to just leave them there rather than have cast members do the work to move them. I think this is exactly why they leave them there. Is it a bad show? Absolutely yes. But Disney does not care anymore. They just do the minimum they can get away with.